The gang encounters dangerous creatures in the Great Forest, introduces a new character named Niana, debates releasing a captive woman, enjoys a feast but has a mysterious encounter, and gives a playful warning to a Reddit trash talker.
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Quick takeaways
The Ranger King is not the most dangerous entity in the Great Forest.
Ving and Niana form an unexpected alliance while on the run from the authorities.
The group finds safety and solace in a magical fairy circle in the forest.
Deep dives
Encounter in the Forest
As the group sets up camp in the forest, they encounter a mysterious woman who claims to not be alone. After a tense conversation and a pinky promise not to follow them, she is set free.
Chase in the Woods
Ving engages in a chase through the forest, pursuing a mysterious woman who had shot an arrow at him. After a thrilling pursuit, Ving manages to catch and subdue her, only to strike a deal to let her go.
Safe Haven in the Fairy Circle
The group finds solace in a fairy circle, a clearing surrounded by mushrooms. Billy makes an offering to the fairies, and the group sets up camp for the night, finding safety in the magical atmosphere.
Ving captures and confronts Niana
Ving successfully uses elemental mastery to trip Niana, freezing her foot in the ice. However, when Ving grabs a seed pod thrown at him, it explodes, coating his arm and chest in rapidly hardening sap. Ving recovers quickly and confronts Niana with his bow and bombs, earning her respect and revealing that they are both on the run from the law.
Tuck's antics and Billy's feasting
Back at the camp, Tuck tries to impress Niana with his security prowess but gets into a mishap with a shattered glass sword. Meanwhile, Billy indulges in his love for food, creating an excessive feast with the help of the page. The group bonds over the meal, including Billy teaching Victor tricks for marbles.